> is it posible that you have a fancy drain plug that needs a tool to allow
> it
> to come out of place. ? this does not sound like a repair has been made to
> the threads yet.

It appears that the fanciest tool one would need is a hexagonal socket. It
certainly doesn't make sense that there is an insert already because it
would seem that if the bolt was siezed in it, the whole insert would simply
come out.

> leverage and turning with a 1/2 air gun
> or drill it out
>

I can figure how I would drill it out if it is spinning. I guess I can grab
it with the vise grips to hold it while drilling. Then what? Drill out the
full 14mm bolt? Drill and tap to put a bolt in the bolt, lever on that bolt?

----- Original Message -----
From: "mordo" <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:22 PM
Subject: Timesert install - I'm stumped

> Hey, ya'll.
>
> I'm trying to install a Timesert threaded insert in my 2.1 oil drain. The
> drain bolt spins freely in both directions but won't loosen or tighten. I
> have tried levering with a pry bar through the Channelocks clamped tightly
> to the bolt head. I have tried wiggling the Channelocks to and fro while
> pulling down HARD and cannot get any purchase . I'm thinking there may
> already be a Timesert in the hole and, as it expands when being installed,
I
> can't simply yank hard to get the bolt free. If it werer a Helicoil, it
> seems like it would pull through pretty easily or unthread the coil as I
> pulled down hard while turning. It does not seem to me that it would be so
> hard to pull a steel bolt through threads in an aluminum case either.
>
> Any ideas, tips or experience with this situation?
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat

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mordo
1990 Carat